Join your colleagues for a moving and thought-provoking screening of “The Last Gift”—a short documentary that tells the story of individuals at the end of life who choose to make an extraordinary contribution to science. Through their final act of generosity, participants in the Last Gift study help advance HIV cure research, leaving behind a powerful legacy that bridges compassion, dignity, and discovery.
Program
• Welcome and Introduction (10 min)
• Film Screening (17 min)
• Moment of Silence (1 min)
• Panel Discussion and Q&A (20 min)
Panelists
Patricia Defechereux
Ashley George
Nadia Roan
Susan Dikerson
Ryan Neisz
Sara Gianella Weibel
This event brings together science, ethics, and humanity—offering space to reflect on altruism, end-of-life decision-making, and the real people behind groundbreaking research.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Gladstone, we are committed to providing events and professional development activities that resonate with our community’s diverse members. Our goal is to develop creative programming that encompasses a wide variety of ideas and perspectives to inspire, educate, and engage with everyone within our walls.
We want to effect positive change through our events and activities by providing a platform for discussions on important topics related to increasing diversity and inclusiveness in the sciences.